Will it be a good year for real estate? by David Michael Young That’s the most common question I have heard from consumers as we headed into 2024.  The answer changes day to day based on interest rates, inflation, unemployment and so many other factors, but so far has been positive – 2024 should be a good year for real estate in Houston.  By that I mean that more homes will sell and prices will continue to go up.  We are expected to have at least slightly lower interest rates  by April and if rates can remain in the 6’s, then we should experience more buyer confidence. Many ..read more

From Thursday, April 18 through Friday, April 19, the Houston Symphony reigns in the nostalgia with Classic Mystery Tour: A Tribute to the Beatles. Known for their true-to-life representation of the legendary British rock band, Classic Mystery Tour embodies the spirit of The Beatles in both appearance and performance. Fans can relive heart-stopping memories with hit songs like “Yesterday,” “Penny Lane,” “I Am the Walrus,” “A Day in the Life,” and many more. Spanning the best of The Beatles from their origins to their solo years, this is the perfect performance for fans and ..read more

ouston Classical Charter School hit a high note with their recent 2nd annual Foundational Dinner at The Goodman. Kristin and Raul Abello chaired the festive sold-out affair; Honorary Chairs, Dr. Julie and Eric Kuo and Jessica and Brian Leeke; Auction Chairs were Jordan and Dylan Seff.  The event raised more than $1,750,000 which will help to expand Houston Classical Charter School’s campus so that we can serve hundreds more deserving, low-income scholars. Highlights of the live auction were a signed Taylor Swift guitar, two tickets to her concert in New Orleans, a ..read more

The Rothko Chapel recently broke ground on Phase II of its Opening Spaces campus plan, a $42 million, multi-year restoration and expansion campaign. At the groundbreaking ceremony, the Chapel’s Executive Director, David Leslie, and Opening Spaces Co-Chairman Lee Lahourcade were joined by partners from New York City-based Architecture Research Office (ARO), which designed the campus plan, Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects (NBW), which is spearheading landscape improvements, and the Linbeck Group, which will oversee the construction. Introducing flexible, multi-use indoor and outdoor spaces ..read more

The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary recently held their 20th Anniversary fundraiser, Reflections on Style Luncheon, Runway Show and Chic Boutique, blending a jubilation of fashion, philanthropy, and community engagement. This ultimate re-sale extravaganza sold out in 5 minutes breaking all records in attendance and dollars raised.  Themed “Girls with Pearls”, the event encapsulated the spirit of women uniting for a positive impact. ROS 2024 reflected the timeless elegance of years past and was action packed with women lining up 30 minutes in advance to be the first ones in the ballroom t ..read more

All housing segments were affected by the first sales decline of 2024 As the spring homebuying season got underway in March, the Greater Houston housing market continued to blossom with a robust inventory ready to meet impending demand. Active listings remained strong year-over-year amid the first sales decline of 2024. According to the Houston Association of Realtors (HAR) March 2024 Market Update, the Houston area saw a 7.5 percent dip in single-family home sales compared to last March. The Houston Multiple Listing Service (MLS) recorded sales of 7,334 units compared to 7,926 in March 2023 ..read more

Houston Classical Charter School hit a high note with their recent 2nd annual Foundational Dinner at The Goodman. Kristin and Raul Abello chaired the festive sold-out affair; Honorary Chairs, Dr. Julie and Eric Kuo and Jessica and Brian Leeke; Auction Chairs were Jordan and Dylan Seff.  The event raised more than $1,750,000 which will help to expand Houston Classical Charter School’s campus so that we can serve hundreds more deserving, low-income scholars.  Highlights of the live auction were a signed Taylor Swift guitar, two tickets to her concert in New Orleans, an unforgettable jo ..read more

From Thursday, April 18 through Friday, April 19, the Houston Symphony reigns in the nostalgia with Classic Mystery Tour: A Tribute to the Beatles. Known for their true-to-life representation of the legendary British rock band, Classic Mystery Tour embodies the spirit of The Beatles in both appearance and performance. Fans can relive heart-stopping memories with hit songs like “Yesterday,” “Penny Lane,” “I Am the Walrus,” “A Day in the Life,” and many more. Spanning the best of The Beatles from their origins to their solo years, this is the perfect performance for fans and newcomers alike. Cli ..read more

Harris County Precinct 1  announced the addition of nine major works to Big Art. Bigger Change., the outdoor art exhibition spanning more than a mile from the Hilton Americas Houston Hotel to the Historic District and another mile from the banks of Buffalo Bayou to South Downtown. After completing phase three of the project, the outdoor public art gallery boasts forty-four murals by internationally recognized street artists. The new works will be officially unveiled at 1111 Main Street on Saturday, March 30 at 1 p.m. Harris Co. Commissioner, Precinct 1 Rodney Ellis, the Founders of Street ..read more

Houston added roughly 365,000 sq. ft. of self-storage space in 2023. Compared to other big cities, Houston’s low cost of living, decent housing prices, and abundant job opportunities have made the city a go-to destination for those seeking a new place to call home. The constantly growing population is one of the main factors driving people to seek storage space away from home and a major incentive for developers to intensify construction activity. In fact, Houston added roughly 365,000 sq. ft. of self-storage space in 2023. Below, I’ve extracted a f ..read more